In May 2023, Kisumu County’s waste-to-biogas project was named the best overall in Africa during a pitch contest at the Cities and Climate Change Technical Workshop in Mombasa, organized by the World Bank and Agence Française de Développement (AFD).
Project Overview:
Part of Kisumu’s Sustainable Energy Access and Climate Action Plan (SEACAP).
Focuses on biogas production from organic waste in six informal settlements and four markets.
Produces biogas for household energy and organic fertilizer for farmers.
Builds on a previous pilot biodigester project supported by Expertise France and AFD.
Achievements & Support:
Recognized for its innovation and feasibility among 15 sub-Saharan African cities.
Secured pre-feasibility funding from the European Investment Bank’s Gap Fund.
Demonstrates Kisumu County’s long-term commitment to integrating climate-energy solutions into urban development since 2010.
Impact:
Addresses waste management, public health, and environmental sustainability.
Reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
Provides clean energy access and supports sustainable agriculture.
The project highlights Kisumu County’s leadership in local climate action and the value of partnerships with international agencies to deliver sustainable urban solutions.